Biblical Truth and Discipleship
Every person finds the concept of heaven fascinating, whether they are believers or not. The idea of an afterlife is found in most of the religious beliefs of the world. It is as if the concept of a blissful afterlife is hard wired in humans. I believe it is because the perception of heaven, or an afterlife of eternal bliss has been placed in the spirit of mankind as a means to offer hope in a harsh and chaotic world.
The Gospels are the collected works of four of the Apostles, who as eyewitnesses to the events surrounding the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus, recorded them as evidence of their truthfulness.
Answering the question of "What is man?"--naturally brings one to an understanding of man's relation to God, then to an understanding of man's purpose in life.
Righteousness is not extended to those who are unrepentant and still under the curse of sin. It can only be accessed by true faith in Christ and acceptance of His death as the payment for the penalty of sin on their behalf. Good deeds, or being a good person does nothing for the forgiveness of sin and therefore cannot merit righteousness.
With sin as the villain who causes the fall of mankind, it is Christ who emerges as the hero who redeems man through His own death.
His suffering, death, and resurrection will attract followers to place their faith in Him as Lord and Savior. His work is the greatest example of God's love, mercy, grace, and forgiveness that can be shown. What greater attraction to the church is there than this?
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